FROM THE NEWS-LEDGER – The Sacramento River Cats will host a “Mommy & Me Day” at Raley Field on Wednesday, July 18, from from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event is open to kids ages six and under, with their parents. Activities include running the bases, playing catch, and playing in a bounce house [...]

FROM THE NEWS-LEDGER – The City of West Sacramento is celebrating its first 25 years with a new website exhibition called “West Sacramento: 25 Years with a Passion for Progress.” The web display includes “then and now” photos, 25 reasons to love the city, a list of fun things to do locally and more. Visit [...]

NEWS-LEDGER — JULY 11, 2012 – By Steve Marschke, News-Ledger Editor With talks between the City of Sacramento and the Kings owners at a standstill, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has let it be known that he wants Sacramento to get a new major league baseball team. Sacramento is a “major league city,” he said, and [...]

NEWS-LEDGER — JULY 11, 2012 – From the Woodland Tomato Festival It’s that time of year once again when we can start enjoying fresh locally grown vine ripened tomatoes. Biting into a freshly picked Cherokee Purple heirloom tomato or enjoying a tomato cucumber basil salad are just cause for celebrating the return of the summer [...]

FROM THE NEWS-LEDGER – The James Marshall High Class of 1977 will celebrate its 35-year reunion on Sept. 22 from 4-8 p.m. at the Ramada Inn in West Sacramento. $45 before Aug. 31. Visit www.jmhsclassof77.net or call (916) 912-3688. The James Marshall High School Class of1972 will celebrate its 40-year reunion on Sept. 7 at [...]

FROM THE NEWS-LEDGER – An “all skills” volleyball camp is planned for Sat.-Sun. July 14-15 at River City High School, led by former U.S. National Team Member Addie Hauschild-Willis (now a pro player and an assistant coach at UCD). Girls who are incoming 9th graders to 12th graders at any high school are welcome. $100 [...]

NEWS-LEDGER — JULY 11, 2012 – IKEA West Sacramento is asking the community to help low-income kids start the school year loaded with new backpacks and classroom supplies. The “Getting Yolo County Kids Ready for School” collection drive is underway through July 29. KATIE VILLEGAS, executive director of the Yolo County Childrens Alliance (News-Ledger/2011) [...]